Gérald Genta and the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak
Daniel PintoWe hope you enjoy this new LOFT video and learn more about the great and unique Gérald Genta and his iconic first creation: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
On April 15, 1972, Georges Golay, CEO of Audemars Piguet, revealed to the world one of the most important watches in the history of modern horology: the Royal Oak. In this episode, Daniel tells us the story of this transcendental piece, its features and innovations, as well as the story of its creator, the legendary and immortal Gérald Genta. It spans 50 years of history, with initial lows and then sustained highs, crowned by its current iconic status, one of the most coveted watches by collectors around the world.
Tell us what you think of the Royal Oak, which variant is your favorite, and if you think Audemars Piguet relies too heavily on this single model. Like, comment, and share.
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